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Larus Family History

Larus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laris, Larue, Labus, Lares, Latus, Mars, Karas, Paris, Lau, Maras

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Where is the Larus family from?

You can see how Larus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Larus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Larus families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Larus's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Larus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Larus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larus. 50% of Larus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Larus women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Larus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Larus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 396 immigration records available for the last name Larus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Larus. For the veterans among your Larus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Larus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Larus in 1950 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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